White-eared Sibia
NameWhite-eared Sibia
Common NameWhite-eared Sibia
Scientific NameHeterophasia auricularis
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black crown and nape, prominent white ear-coverts, and a white supercilium. The upperparts are dark greyish-brown, while the underparts are a rich rufous-orange. Wings are black with a distinctive white patch on the primaries, and the tail is long and dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its clear, melodious, and often loud whistling calls, sometimes interspersed with chattering notes. Its song is a series of clear, fluty phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Taiwan, found in the central mountain ranges at elevations typically between 1,000 and 3,000 meters.
Identifying Featuresprominent white ear-coverts, black cap, rufous-orange underparts, white wing patch, long tail
Description
This striking babbler is characterized by its prominent white ear-coverts contrasting with a black cap. It is an active and vocal bird, typically found foraging in the mid-canopy of montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks.
